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Are there any 802.11n+ 5GHz PCI wireless adapters with working drivers for windows 10?
I'm looking for a wifi adapter that ticks the following boxes:
Support for Windows 10 (or if not support then at least a driver that actually works on Windows 10)
Fits in a PCI slot (not PCIe)
Can use the 5GHz wifi band
Works with 802.11n or…
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Hackable WiFi-enabled LED lightbulb
I'd like to replace my home lightbulbs for bulbs with on-board WiFi. I want to be able to control them with my custom "smart home" application.
Bonus points if it let's me to control R/G/B channels separately.
Does anyone have experience with such a…
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Monitor with 4k, 120hz+, TN, G-Sync?
I want to upgrade my current monitor, and I'm looking for something future-proof, seeing that a monitor is something that should last a while (10ish years).
The specs mentioned below are what I came up with, and are pretty much non-negotiable.…
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An alternative to the Logitech F310 with vibration support?
I'm looking for a wired Xinput compatible controller that has vibration support and the same layout as the PlayStation. Basically the Logitech F310 with vibration. I know there was an F510 but I can't find it anywhere anymore for a reasonable price…
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Android Compatible Portable A4 Printer
TL;DR: I'm looking for a portable printer.
I am looking for a printer that can:
Print A4 size paper
Be carried in a backpack
Connect to my Windows 10 laptop and Android phone (bluetooth preferred)
< $150
A thermal printer is preferred, though any…
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NFC motion sticker for monitoring breathing
I'm looking for an NFC sticker that can be stuck onto someone's rib, that can be used to detect the motion of the rib. This would be used to work out breathing patterns and abnormalities to enable a device to send an emergency alert in case of…
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Headset combo jack adapter
I have an HP Envy 15t laptop computer. I recently purchased the Creative Fatal1ty headset for my computer, and because the HP Envy only has a headphone/microphone combo jack I purchased this adapter.
I can hear sound through the headphones but the…
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1066MHz vs. 1333MHz memory speed: how much will it impact a POV-Ray workload?
I'm planning to get a new (2nd-hand/refurbished) system for rendering large POV-Ray scenes. I'm using very large bitmaps as bump map and colormap. I'll usually be running multiple POV-Ray processes at a time to utilize more processor power. (A large…
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250 GB SSD for programming cheaper than ~£100?
What would you recommend to choose? I was thinking about Samsung 850 Pro and Crucial MX200 but every suggestion would be appreciated. 250GB seems to be fine for me (I have one another 1TB HDD).
My expectations:
sequential read > 300 MB/s
sequential…
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Bootable hardware-encrypted USB stick
My goal is to find a USB stick with hardware encryption in order to access the APIs and unlock the partition with a password. The difference between a normal USB stick with hardware encryption is that the pen drive should be unlocked when the…
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Limit dB in headphones using an external device
I was searching for safe headphones to limit the db level I'm exposed to all day, but every product I'm finding is designed and made for kids. I have not found a single adult headphone that doesn't pass the 85dB limit.
And the design on some of…
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Pocket-size keyboard for a programmer
I'm looking for pocket-size keyboard, so it can be carried between work on daily basis without additional headache. Can either be wireless or wired.
It should work without any lag or known problems (such as easily mistaking ⌘+W with ⌘+Q - and all my…
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UHD compatible Graphic Card
I have a HTPC inside a small chassis: Silverstone ML3 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=283&area=en).
It has a Core i3 2125 on a ASrock motherboard, 4GB DDR3, 2 RAID1 WD caviar Green.
I cannot remember any further details but it's not…
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Tablet-like 12" Monitor with HDMI-In for Consoles
I'm currently searching for a smaller and simpler Highdpi TV-Solution for my console and microconsole devices. The general idea is that I want a monitor with the display quality (and maybe mobility?) of a modern tablet to connect current-gen and…
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I need a good mouse to replace my Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0
I used to have a wonderful Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 - it had excellent button layout, size, and AFAIK a great sensor on it. Unfortunately I think the right click button has worn out, so I'll need to replace it (if you think it can be repaired let…
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